Think trains buses are crowded here? Think again!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Food for thought

 

Yesterday after shopping in our local supermarket, I was in the queue at the Check Out, and heard when the young cashier suggested to the much older lady that she should bring her own grocery bags, because plastic bags are not good for the environment.

The woman apologized to the young girl & then sighed, "We didn't have this 'green thing' back in my earlier days."

The young clerk responded, "That's our problem today. You folk didn't do enough to save our environment for future generations."

The older lady said "Ahh yes you're right -- our generation didn't have the "green thing" in its day." 

She sighed then continued:

Back then, we returned milk bottles, lemonade bottles & beer bottles to the shops. The shops then sent them back to the plant to be washed, sterilized & refilled, so those same bottles were used over & over, thus REALLY were recycled. But we didn't have the "green thing" back in our day.

Grocery stores put our groceries into brown paper bags that we reused for numerous things. Most memorable was the use of brown paper bags as book covers for our school books. This was to ensure that public property (the books provided for our use by the school) were not defaced by our scribblings. Then we were able to personalise our books on their brown paper bag/covers. But, too bad we didn't do the "green thing" back then.
I remember how we walked up stairs because we didn't have an escalator in every store or office building; walked to the grocery store & didn't climb into a 300-horsepower machine every time we had to go 200 yards.

. . . But she was right. We didn't have the "green thing" in our day.
Back then we washed the baby's nappies because we didn't have the throw away kind. We dried clothes on a line, not in an energy-gobbling machine burning up 220 volts. Wind & solar power really did dry our clothes back in our days. Kids got hand-me-down clothes from their brothers or sisters, not always brand-new clothing. . . . But that young lady is right; we didn't have the "green thing" back in our day. 

Back then we had one radio, in the house -- not a TV in every room. And if anyone did own a TV, it had a small screen the size of a handkerchief (remember them?), not a screen the size of a football pitch. When cooking we blended & stirred by hand coz we didn't have electric machines to do everything for us. When we packaged a fragile item to send by post, we used layers of old newspapers to cushion it, not Styrofoam or plastic bubble wrap. Back then, we didn't fire up an engine and burn gasoline just to cut the lawn. We used a push mower that ran on human power. We exercised by working so we didn't need to go to a health club to run on treadmills that operate on electricity.... But she's right; we didn't have the "green thing" back then.

We drank from a tap or fountain when we were thirsty instead of using a cup or a plastic bottle every time we had a drink of water. We refilled writing pens with ink instead of buying a new pen, & we replaced the razor blade in a razor instead of throwing away the whole razor just because the blade got dull. But we didn't have the "green thing" back then. Back then, people took the bus & kids rode bikes to school or walked instead of turning their mothers into a 24-hour taxi service in the family's expensive car or van, which cost what a whole house did before the "green thing".. 

Oh and we had one electrical outlet in a room, not an entire bank of sockets to power a dozen appliances. And we didn't need a computerized gadget to receive a signal beamed from satellites 23,000 miles out in space in order to find the nearest leisure park.

. . . . But it so sad this current generation laments how wasteful we old folks were just because we didn't have the "green thing" back then? . . . I think you should forward this on to another selfish old person who needs a lesson in conservation from some smart ass young person. .. ...
We don't like being old in the first place, so it doesn't take much to piss us off... Especially from a tattooed, multiple pierced smart ass who can't make change without the cash register telling them how much!

and the beat goes on!

So the eager neophyte that insisted I wear shoes turns the other cheek at other members without shoes. Go figure. #restonsportandhealthfail

 

 

 

A double standard

 

So as you know yesterday, some eager neophyte at #restonsportandhealth busts  my chops for riding the stationary bike with just socks on and no tennis shoes.  Club rules she says and emphatically lets me know.  30 years plus of riding with no shoes and 15 of those at this club.  Not a word except a few jokes from the trainers.  “maybe we need to set up a toning regime for your ankles”.  Be still  my heart.  A kick boxer training in the gym today on the punching bag.  No shoes and no socks and not a word!!   Like I said yesterday, focus on what is important.  You will make a better place for members to visit.  And please leave me alone #restonsportandhealth.

 

 

 

#restonsportandhealth

Here we go again.  Been gone for two weeks.  Come back and get on the stationary bike like I always do and have done for 15 years.  I ride without shoes so my calves don’t cramp .  Been doing so for 30 years and 15 of them at this gym.  Not a word from anyone and in fact many of the staff joke about it.  So some new eager neophyte shows up and starts telling me the club rules. Shoes required on the floor.  I am not on the floor.  I am on a bike.  Instead of paying attention to the basics keeping the place clean, they are busting my balls about not wearing shoes.  #fail  When will they ever learn?  If you start implementing just one of the many suggestions made by members, perhaps members will start respecting and paying attention to you!!  #restonsportandhealth still sucks!

 

 

 

 

The genius of David Bowie

Last night, while flipping through channels, I stumbled upon a documentary on David Bowie.  Watched it for a while.  Have always been a fan and impressed by his musical genius.  Little did I know that it was him that gave an unknown backup singer named #luthervandross or a sax player named #davidsandborn the jumpstart to their successful musical careers.  A bit to trivia I felt was worth sharing.  Take a listen and look here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLcs4VrjZQ

 

When doing good brings down the wrath of brutes

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-debate/when-doing-good-brings-down-the-wrath-of-brutes/article24442195/?service=mobile&post_id=10205168654628952_10205168654588951#_=_

Just listed

 

Just listed and completely renovated.  All new bathrooms, kitchen, floor, windows, doors, etc….Four miles from DC.  Walking distance to all shopping.  Hassle free living.

http://3718-INGALLS-40.lflisting.com

 

Challenger remembered

“The crew of the space shuttle Challenger honored us by the manner in which they lived their lives. We will never forget them, nor the last time we saw them, this morning, as they prepared for their journey and waved goodbye and "slipped the surly bonds of earth" to "touch the face of God."

 Ronald Reagan

The Space Shuttle "Challenger" Tragedy Address

 delivered 28 January 1986

 

No More Robo Calls

Don’t know why I had not known of this free service earlier.  Just signed up for it and am looking forward to having dinner in peace without robocall interruptions!

Check it out.  It’s free and easy!!!

http://www.nomorobo.com/

 

70th Anniversary of Auschwitz-Dario Gabbai

Fifteen years ago I met man named Dario Gabbai at a hotel in Los Angeles.  As I returned to LA on business over the years, we would see each other in the fitness facility and always carry on pleasant conversations.  I recall him telling me about his background and filed the information away like we do with most things.  Years have passed since I have talked with Dario.  On this 70^th anniversary of Auschwitz, I was reminded of him and his bravery, humbleness and the human spirit.  I called him today to say hello and left a message.  His story has been told by many.  So let me share the his story with you………….

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dario_Gabbai

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uk1yzjnapWw

 

In memoriam

In loving memory of my brother in law, Michael Bell. You stared cancer in the face and decided on your terms when to curl up in God's hands. As the days, months and years pass, we will always be reminded of you when we look into the angelic eyes of your two daughter- Mya and Bijou. May your soul rest in eternal peace and may the Lord always watch over your loving wife Michele and your two lovely daughters. With the fondest of memories and till we meet again.........God Bless.

Apology not accepted

 

Only the Vietnam Veterans who served, or paid the ultimate price, and those still missing can abate the demons you face and care to still dance with. I for one cannot accept your apology. You were a coward and traitor then and still are today. God be with you on the day of judgment. ‪#‎vietnamveterans ‪#‎powmia

http://dailycaller.com/2015/01/18/fonda-hanoi-jane-moment-was-a-huge-mistake/

 

PR jobs available

http://blog.customscoop.com/46-communications-public-relations-jobs-available-now/?email=E-Mail+Address&errorMessage=Please+correct+the+following+errors%3A%7E%7E%7E+-+This+field+is+required.%7E%7E%7E&allFields=&errors=true

New Year. Newly renovated space

 

Christmas 2015.  Delivered on time and under budget!

https://www.flickr.com/photos/64342533@N07/sets/72157649748094248/

 

Happy New Year

From all of us to all of you!  Happy New Year